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Academy of Athens

Panepistimiou 28, 10679, Athens

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The Academy of Athens is one of the most important neoclassical buildings in Europe, designed by the Danish architect, Theophilus Hansen. The erection of the building began in 1859 and was completed under the supervision of Ernst Ziller in 1887.

Address Information

Panepistimiou 28
Akadimia
10679
Athens
Attica, Greece
Greece
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Phone

+302103664700

+302103664700

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